Research Areas
Key Research Areas for Prospective Ph.D Scholars
AY 2026-27 (Even Semester)
- Novel material development
- Development of metal matrix composites & polymer matrix composite material
- Bio-Resin development
- Bio-lubricant & Biodiesel Synthesis
- Lubricant/material tribology
- Synthesis of Biocatalyst from waste biomass
- Advanced Welding
Research Guides
Name of the Guide | Field of Expertise | Contact details |
Dr. G. Sriram | Material tribology, Lubricant tribology, Bio-lubricant, Biodiesel, Pollution managementĀ | sriram.g@kanchiuniv.ac.in |
Dr. T. Rajmohan | New material development, Composite materials, Materials tribology, Additive manufacturing | rajmohanscsvmv@kanchiuniv.ac.in |
Dr. S. Arumugam | Material tribology, Lubricant tribology, Bio-lubricant, Biodiesel, Bio-catalyst developmentĀ | aruscsvmv@kanchiuniv.ac.in |
Dr. K. Venkatesh | Sustainable manufacturing | venkatesh.k@kanchiuniv.ac.in |
Dr. R. Vinayagamoorthy | New material development, Composite materials, Materials tribology, Bio-resin development | vmmailbox@kanchiuniv.ac.in |
Dr. K. Palani | Advanced Welding | palani.k@kanchiuniv.ac.in |
Research Facilities
- Compression Moulding Machine
- Stir Casting Furnace
- Four Ball Tribometer
- Pin on disc Tribometer
- CNC Turning Centre
- Universal Testing Machine
- FDM 3D Printer & Resin 3D Printer
- 3D Scanner